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Discussions about slow charging on WindowsForum.com often involve using lower-wattage chargers with laptops, such as a 30W charger with a device designed for 65W. Users ask whether this practice can damage the battery or hardware, especially when charging while the laptop is shut down or asleep. The main concern is slower charging speed, but safety is also questioned. The tag covers real-world scenarios where users seek to travel lighter by using smaller, less powerful chargers, and want to understand the risks to battery health and device safety.
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    Lenovo Ideapad Slim 5, 13" laptop - will a smaller charger damage anything?

    The supplied charger for this laptop is a big, heavy (330 grammes), 65W charger which is big and heavy to carry if you are travelling light. If I travel with a lightweight (90 grammes), 30W, PD type charger, and only charge when the laptop is shut down or asleep, obviously charging will be a...
    • Mike Goodger
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    • battery charger charging compatibility laptop lightweight power delivery safety slow charging travel
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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